Sous Chef

Salary: €4200 - €4500 gross per month

Start: ASAP

Languages: English

I am hiring and looking for a Sous Chef who will be responsible for leading the brigade during dinner service, ensuring smooth operations, top-quality dishes, and clear communication across the line.

Working closely with the Executive Chef (and any senior sous/chef de cuisine), this role supports menu execution, production planning, and team development.

Key responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the kitchen team during dinner service, ensuring timing, plating, and standards are consistently met.Motivate, coach, and support chefs and kitchen assistants, giving clear instructions on sections and providing on-the-job training.Support the Executive Chef (and senior sous, if applicable) with prep planning, production schedules, and daily briefings for the team.Oversee mise en place and production for dinner service, checking taste, portioning, and presentation before dishes leave the pass.Maintain a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and food safety, ensuring all procedures and HACCP standards are followed.Communicate clearly and calmly with the team during service, coordinating between stations and resolving issues quickly.Contribute ideas for menu improvements, specials, and production efficiencies in line with the Executive Chef’s vision.Help train junior team members, participate in performance feedback, and support the development of a positive kitchen culture.

Candidate profile

Proven experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in high-quality restaurants or hotels, ideally with dinner-focused service.Confident team leader able to motivate others, delegate tasks, and maintain standards under pressure.Strong communication skills, giving clear, concise instructions and fostering respectful, open dialogue in the kitchen.Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, production planning, and quality control, with a “lead by example” mentality.Reliable, organized, and committed to developing people as well as product quality; based in or willing to relocate to Munich.